RCW 16.52.020
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Any citizens of the state of Washington incorporated under the laws of this state as a humane society or as a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals may enforce the provisions of this chapter through its animal control officers subject to the limitations in RCW 16.52.015 and 16.52.025 . The legislative authority in each county may grant exclusive authority to exercise the privileges and authority granted by this section to one or more qualified corporations for a period of up to three years based upon ability to fulfill the purposes of this chapter.
[ 1994 c 261 s 4 ; 1973 1st ex.s. c 125 s 1 ; 1901 c 146 s 1 ; RRS s 3184.]
Notes:
Finding — Intent — 1994 c 261: See note following RCW 16.52.011 .